Cooking Parties

Perfect your cooking skills in the comfort of your own home with our interactive culinary parties. From intimate lessons focused on basic cooking techniques to lively cooking parties that will bring people together for great food and fun, we tailor our events to Bridal Showers, Birthdays Parties, Cooking/Book Clubs, Housewarming Parties and more!


Your kitchen will become the party room as you and your guests roll up your sleeves and participate in making a delicious meal. We make it easy for you with our specially tailored menus, seasonal recipes and relaxed instructor style. We even do the shopping and the clean up!


If you have a group larger than your home can accommodate, consider taking the party to a professional kitchen. We have relationships with kitchens throughout the greater Los Angeles area where you can plan your event.


Locations(back to main)

Cooking parties can be held in your home or in a professional kithcen. We work with many professional kitchens in the greater Los Angeles area. We will help determine the best venue for your event based on the number of guests, date and other details. Our locations include:

  • West Hollywood
  • West LA
  • Culver City
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Los Angeles (Fairfax District)
  • Pasadena
  • La Canada

Let us know if you have a special location in mind or would like to host a cooking party in your home!

The professional kitchen at LA Foodworks.

Gifts(back to main)

Simple Gourmet aprons, chef coats and gift bags make the perfect, personalized gift for your team! We can create a special, personalized gift especially for your team, such as:

  • Aprons (with Simple Gourmet logo, your guests' names or company logo) - starting at $18
  • Chef Coats (black or white, with Simple Gourmet logo, your guests' names or company logo) - starting at $25
  • Gift bags are available in $15, $25 and $50 sizes - choose from must-have culinary tools and/or items that are specifically used to create your event menu.

Simple Gourmet gift certificates are also a great surprise for any occasion. Delight your special guests with an in-home private cooking class or intimate catered dinner.

Plan Your Event(back to main)

At Simple Gourmet, we work with you to make event planning easy! Our straightforward pricing, delicious menus and friendly staff will help you in choosing the best options for your guests. Contact us for seasonal menu options, pricing and location details. Email us at info@simple-gourmet.com, or call us at 310-318-6484.

FAQs(back to main)

  • What about pricing?
    Pricing is based on group size and location. Contact us at 310-318-6484 or use our contact form for a quote.
  • How many people can I have?
    Our cooking parties are for a minimum of 10 people and can be for whatever size group is comfortably accommodated in the host's kitchen. For larger groups, consider one of our professional kitchen options. Contact us for a quote.
  • Do I need to have special equipment and/or tools in my kitchen to host the party?
    We will consult with the host to determine what equipment and tools we need. The host's kitchen must have a working stove top, oven and adequate counter space.
  • Do we make enough food for us all to eat?
    Yes! You will make enough food to create the perfect lunch or dinner for you and your friends.
  • What food and beverages do I need to provide?
    Your Simple Gourmet chef will bring all necessary food to prepare your selected menu. You are responsible for providing any beverages and pre-event appetizers, you may want.
  • What are my menu choices?
    We have a variety of seasonal, multi-course dinner menus for you to choose from. Or you can choose appetizers from our Mixer Menu to have a cocktail-party atmosphere. We are also happy to accommodate any special requests, favorite dishes or dietary restrictions you many have.